Google’s new AI model Gemini 2.0 Flash has attracted attention with its ability to remove watermarks from images. Social media users discovered that the model can not only produce images but also remove watermarks from existing images. It is stated that even watermarks on images from major stock media providers such as Getty Images can be effectively removed by AI.
Gemini 2.0 Flash can remove watermarks from images
Last week, Google expanded the image creation feature of the Gemini 2.0 Flash model. However, this feature also led to an unexpected use case such as removing watermarks. X and Reddit users shared that the model not only removes watermarks, but also completes missing areas. Google explained that this ability is currently “experimental” and can only be accessed through tools such as AI Studio for developers.

AI tools that remove watermarks from images are not a new technology. Similar features were also available in existing editing software. However, it is stated that Gemini 2.0 Flash is quite successful in this area and provides free access. The model can effectively remove small and obvious watermarks. However, it sometimes has difficulty with large or semi-transparent watermarks.
This development has once again brought to the agenda the impact of artificial intelligence on visual copyrights. For example, OpenAI’s GPT-4o model rejects such requests by considering the removal of watermarks as unethical and illegal. The fact that Gemini 2.0 Flash does not have any restrictions in this regard may lead to new discussions on copyright violations.
It is eagerly awaited what step Google will take against this situation. So what do you think about this issue? Which artificial intelligence applications do you use the most? You can share your opinions with us in the comments section below.